Day 1 versus day 35 I know I haven't been following the Walstad method strictly in terms of plant choice, but I want to try things out and see what happens. :p Tank size: 10 gallon Substrate: 1 inch organic soil, topped with 1/2 inch 2-3mm size dark gravel Temperature 24-26 Celcius pH 7.5...

I have done high-tech planted tanks in the past and am starting the hobby again. I had already begun a tank with the dry start method (DSM) before coming across Diana Walstad's work. I was so intrigued I bought her book immediately. However, my DSM is already 2 weeks old and I have already...

Can anyone suggest a safe method to build elevation in certain areas of an el natural tank? I've had great success combining the Walstad method with Amano-style scapes, but what I haven't cracked is how to achieve the elevation he did--mimicking rolling hills for instance--without risking an...

Hi so. Haven’t been seen much growth out of my plants and im worried it is because of the low amount of nutrients and co2 my water can support wven with fertilizer. I am thinking that I shoule convert my 40 gallon tank to dirted, I already have a dirted 10 gallon and it was a pretty seamless...

Hey guys, For almost a year I've been watching videos and reading the forums about Walstad method and I am interested in making my own tanks. It all started with someone who gave my daughter some fish and as an animal lover I hate the culture of treating pets as objects. So out of the different...